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March 20, 2010

Calendar of Events

Recreational Activities

Monday December 2008

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.

Dec. 1, 8, & 15. Instruction in a wide range of traditional and contemporary Scottish dances, followed by social dancing. Soft-soled shoes recommended. Refreshments. The Dec. 15 dance is preceded at 6 p.m. by a potluck and a holiday party. the barn at Gretchen's House V, 2625 Traver Rd. (off Nixon Rd.). $5. 769-1052, 425-0241.

Tuesday December 2008

7-9:30 p.m.

English Country Dancing: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.

Every Tues. except Dec. 30. Historical and traditional English dancing. Today: callers Dan Blim and Marty Wilson with music by Brad Battey, David West, Donna Baird, and Nawal Motawi. Also this month: callers Greg Meisner and Bronwen Gates with music by Childgrove (Dec. 9), callers Ray Bantle and Blim with music by Debbie Jackson, Martha Stokely, Battey, and Motawi (Dec. 16), and callers Bantle and Shirley Harden with music by Anne Orman, Betsy Foote, West, and Baird (Dec. 23). All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, nonslip shoes (running shoes OK). Chapel Hill Condominium clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. $7 (students, $4; children age 13 & under, free). 665-7704.

7-9:30 p.m.

English Country Dancing: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.

Every Tues. except Dec. 30. Historical and traditional English dancing. Today: callers Ray Bantle and Blim with music by Debbie Jackson, Martha Stokely, Brad Battey, and Nawal Motawi. All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, nonslip shoes (running shoes OK). Chapel Hill Condominium clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. $7 (students, $4; children age 13 & under, free). 665-7704.

Wednesday December 2008

11 a.m.

Wednesday Winter Ride: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Wed. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 994-5908.

11:30 a.m.

"The Taste of Ann Arbor No-Mile Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Riders meet for lunch at different restaurants the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays through the winter. location TBA. Free. 662-5052.

9:30-11 p.m.

Wednesdays @ Michigan Union: Swing Ann Arbor.

Dec. 3, 10, & 17. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring casual or nicer shoes that stay on your feet when you're active. Preceded by intermediate swing (7:30 p.m.) and beginning swing (8:30 p.m.) lessons. Michigan Union Pendleton Room (occasionally Ballroom or U-Club). $5 (includes lessons). 945-8428.

Thursday December 2008

7:30-10 p.m.

Israeli Dancing: Jewish Community Center

. Every Thurs. except Dec. 25. West Bloomfield dance instructors Cheryl Felt and Amnon Steiner lead a variety of Israeli dancing to recorded music. Easy dances and oldies the first hour followed by intermediate and requests. Beginners welcome. New dances taught each week. Wear sneakers or other flat, comfortable shoes. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). $6 (kids, $3). 971-0990.

Friday December 2008

8:45-11:45 p.m.

"Friday Night Swing": Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association.

Every Fri. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring hard-soled shoes. Preceded at 8 p.m. by beginning lessons. Dakota Bldg., 1785 W. Stadium. $5 (includes lessons; students, $3). 972-9141, 417-9857.

Saturday December 2008

6 a.m.

62nd Annual Christmas Bird Count: Washtenaw Audubon Society.

The National Audubon Society has conducted a Christmas bird count every year since 1900. (The first Washtenaw count was held in 1947.) Each count area is a 15-mile-diameter circle, divided into 8 regions, that must be counted in a single day. Everyone recognizes that this makeshift census may be off by thousands, but much useful information is gained by comparing the results from year to year. The count is also great fun, and everyone from novices to experienced birders is invited to participate. You can volunteer for all or part of the day, either as a field observer or (if you have a bird feeder) as a feeder watcher. In addition to the daylight census of local birds, some count regions also conduct predawn searches for owls. For information and instruction on the count for the Washtenaw area (which is centered on Ann Arbor), call the organizers as soon as possible. There is a small ($5) fee to defray costs of publishing the results in American Bird . The results are tallied at a potluck dinner at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens this evening. For instructions and further information, call Jacco Gelderloos at 973-9422. To sign up as a feeder watcher, call Kurt Hagemeister at 663-9746 or 665-7427.

9 a.m.-noon.

Ecosystem Restoration Workday: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.

Dec. 13 & 20 (different locations). All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants and prepare new planting sites. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. Registration requested. 647-8528.

10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Winter Democratic Rides: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Sat. 20-mile ride (or longer) at a pace and to a destination chosen by the assembled riders. Note : Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, change for a phone call, and snacks. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 904-6431.

11:30 a.m.

"Yoga Meets Dance Winter Solstice Celebration."

Certified local Yoga Meets Dance instructor Natasha Schaffer leads a yoga/dance workout. All fitness levels welcome. Mind, Body + Spirit Academe, 1785 W. Stadium. Free. Preregistration required. 239-3174.

Noon.

Draw Doubles: Local 101 Disc Golf Club.

Every Sat. All invited to play disc golf at one of Hudson Mills Metropark's 24-hole disc golf courses. Beginners are paired with advanced players to create parity. Prizes. Golf discs available free from the Hudson Mills Metropark office. Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Rd. (between Dexter-Pinckney Rd. & Huron River Dr.), Dexter. $5 per player; free for spectators. $4 vehicle entrance fee. 449-4300.

3rd Saturday Contra Dance: Cobblestone Farm Dancers.

Robin Warner and Peter Baker call to music by the Dawn's Early Light. No partner needed; all dances taught; beginners welcome. Lesson at 7:45 p.m. Wear cool, casual clothes and comfy, flat, smooth-soled shoes. Also, a free open jam for string and other musicians, 3-6 p.m. 8 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. ( 1/2 mile south of I-94). $10. 426-0241.

2:30-4:30 p.m.

"Buhr Blitz": Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation.

Public skating, with a family-oriented program of games and contests. Prizes. Buhr Park Ice Rink, 2751 Packard. $6 (youths age 17 & under and seniors age 60 & over, $5). Skate rentals ($3) available. 971-3228.

7:30 p.m.

Dexter Twirlers Square Dance Club.

Dec. 6 & 20. Glen Geer calls square dances for experienced dancers to recorded music. No partner necessary. Wear soft-soled shoes (not tennis shoes). St. Andrew's United Church of Christ, 7610 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. $5. 433-0308.

8-11 p.m.

International Folk Dancing.

Dancing to recorded music. The program begins with a dance lesson. Gretchen's House, 2625 Traver. $3-$5 (students, $1-$3) donation. 995-0011.

9 p.m.-1 a.m.

"Serious about Salsa" Latin Dance Party: danceRevolution Dance Studio.

Dec. 6 & 20. High-energy dance party with salsa, merengue, bachata, and cha-cha dancing to recorded music spun by a DJ. No partner necessary. danceRevolution, 1785 W. Stadium. $5. 945-8428.

9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

"Milonga Picante": Michigan Argentine Tango Club.

Dec. 6 & 20. Tango dancing to recorded music. Note: People not affiliated with the U-M must arrive before 9 p.m. Michigan League Anderson Room (Dec. 6) & Ballroom (Dec. 20). Free. 973-2338.

Sunday December 2008

8:30 a.m.

"A2Sunday Runners": Two Dogs Running.

Every Sun. All invited to join informal runs of 5-7 miles along various scenic routes. meet at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, Kerrytown. Free. 657-0214.

9 a.m.

"T`ai Chi Ch'uan at the Cube."

Every Sun. Local t'ai chi instructor Chad Eisner leads a session of these slow meditative movements for beginning and advanced practitioners. U-M Cube, between the Union and the SAB. Free. 761-5204.

10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Winter Democratic Rides: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Sun. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 761-6253 (morning ride), 994-5908 (afternoon ride).

10:15 a.m.

Ultimate Frisbee: H.A.C. Ultimate.

Every Sun. All invited to a very relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. Mitchell Field. Free. 846-9418.

1-3 p.m.

Contact Improv.

Every Sun. All invited to try this interactive, freeform dance style that involves contact with one or more partners. It can involve improvisational lifts and other experimentations with gravity. You might find yourself upside down, so dress appropriately for easy movement. No partner required; beginners welcome. (The 1st Sunday of each month begins with an hour of formal instruction.) Followed by discussion and socializing. The Mind Body Spirit Academe, 1785 W. Stadium. $5-$10 sliding scale based on ability to pay. 604-4416.

2-4 p.m.

Family Dance: Pittsfield Union Grange.

All children and their parents or grandparents invited for an afternoon of contra and square dancing with callers John Freeman, Ed Vincent, and David Park Williams and music by David West and Donna Baird. Followed by Grange-baked cookies. Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. ( 1/2 mile south of I-94). $12 per family. 769-1052.

3 p.m.

Ann Arbor-Motown Hash House Harriers.

Every Sun. & occasional Sat. The local chapter of an unorthodox running club for people who like to make a game of running. Each runner's task is to follow a trail designed to be confusing. The usual result is that the lead (i.e., fastest) runners run the longest distance, so that runners of varying abilities complete the course in nearly the same time. Each run includes at least one pit stop (with beer & pop hidden along the way) and is followed by a trip to a nearby restaurant. location TBA. Free. Weekly locations available at a2h3.org.

6-8 p.m.

Ann Arbor Morris Dancers.

Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance based on the 15th-century Spanish moresca . Wear athletic shoes. Gretchen's House barn, 1580 Dhu Varren Rd. Free. 747-8138.

8-10 p.m.

U-M Ballroom Dancers.

Dec. 7, 14, & 21. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including fox-trots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 7 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. Michigan League Ballroom (Dec. 7) & Michigan Union Ballroom (Dec. 14 & 21). $3. 763-6984.

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